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Tissue Polypeptide Specific Antigen

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Tissue Polypeptide Specific Antigen Definition

An antigenic dimeric combination of intermediate filament Keratin 8 and Keratin 18 peptides, K8/K18, which is detectable in serum and is being investigated as a cancer marker.

Tissue Polypeptide Specific Antigen Synonyms

Tissue Polypeptide Specific Antigen, K8/K18, Keratin 8/Keratin 18, TPS

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